Become A Cognitive Athlete
Welcome to the Cognitive AthleteCognitive Athlete helps senior business leaders optimise their output in high-pressure environments and build healthy, balanced routines. Get targeted performance coaching that helps you take back control – all while becoming a better leader in the process.We support leaders toCombat stress and mental fatigue.Sustain performance and improve recovery.Build resilience and enhance your capacity to lead.LeeDirector And Founder
Episodes
35 episodes
Episode 35: How do you create your vision, values and purpose as a business dad?
Dads, this one is for you! In this video, I talk about how to create your vision, values and purpose as a business dad. You'll learn what it means to be a working dad and how to ensure your family comes first.If you are interested i...
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Episode 35
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13:23
Episode 34: My journey and experience with The Journey Podcast
In this podcast, I talk with Nate from The Journey Podcast.If you are interested in improving your performance. Take our free test here:https://performancetest.scoreapp.com/Interested in being a better business dad, chec...
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Episode 33: How to improve your energy as a business dad | Business Energy Management
Improve your energy !! As a dad, we need energy and energy management is critical. In this video, I talk about how to improve your energy management as a business dad.Improving energy is key to being a leader, business founder and dad.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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11:18
Episode 32: WHY is wellbeing IMPORTANT as a leader | Five Ways To Improve Wellbeing
Why is wellbeing important as a leader? Improving your wellbeing leads to improved health, recovery, increase productivity and creativeness.Well-being is also linked to increasing self-confidence, improved performance of mental tasks an...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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13:45
Episode 31: Breathwork for high performance
For high performance we need to perform breathwork, morning is a great time to practice breathwork. Breathing helps us set the state for performance. In this podcast, I guide you through a ramp box breathing exercise. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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14:00
Episode 30: How to Use Feedback To Improve Performance
Feedback is vital to improve performance. We need to learn how to use that feedback in a positive way. In this video, I talk about the four areas that can help you use feedback to improve your performance. Importance of a feedback ...
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Episode 30
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8:55
Episode 29: Why is the great resignation happening & how to take advantage
Why is the great resignation happening? And can you use it to your advantage? Almost a quarter of workers are actively planning to change employers in the next few months, a report has claimed, as part of a great resignation.
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Episode 29
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11:07
Episode 28: How to structure your day for high performance
Do you find that you are unable to sustain performance? In this episode, I am going to talk about how to develop a structure for high performance.The points covered are:1. Importance of a bedtime routine2. Understandin...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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11:43
Episode 27: Performing Under Pressure With Big Wave Surfer Priscila Guedes
Performing under pressure is key to success. We spoke to big wave surfer Priscila Guedes.In this talk we discuss performing under pressure and how health is important to this.LeeDirector and FounderTake the test,...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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38:10
Episode 26: How To Breathe To Get More Oxygen | David Jackson Oxygen Advantage Coach
How do you breathe to get more oxygen? David Jackson Oxygen Advantage coach help to answer this question.In this show, we talk about 1. Benefit of nasal breathing2. Building carbon dioxide tolerance 3. And ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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22:10
Episode 25: How to regain control now | 7 ways to take back control
How do I to regain control is a conversation that is happening all over the world. Here are 7 ways to take back control and start to sustain performance in your life.Do you find that:Are you too busy with meetings and emails to ...
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Episode 25
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12:21
Episode 24: 10 ways to improve heart rate variability | What is HRV
Have you heard of heart rate variability, or have you been trying to improve your heart rate variability (HRV)?HRV measures your autonomic nervous system and is one of the best objective metrics of training performance, readiness to per...
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Episode 24
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16:48
Episode 23: How do you use compassionate inquiry for leadership? | Dr Gabor Mate
How do you use compassionate inquiry for leadership? Dr Gabor Mate is a world-leading expert in areas including addiction, stress, childhood development and compassionate inquiry.In this podcast, you will learn1. What comp...
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Episode 23
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23:10
Episode 22: What do professional athletes do in off season | Max Lahiff Part 3
Understanding off-season training and eating for rugby is important for every level of a rugby player. We sat down with Max Lahiff in part 3 of our talks with him.We talked aboutOff-Season TrainingEating In Off-SeasonLiv...
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Episode 22
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34:28
Episode 21: How To Improve CO2 Tolerance
How do I improve my CO2 tolerance is a question that is often asked. CO2 tolerance has started to gain attention not only for improving physical performance but also for enhancing mental improvement. There is also a close correlati...
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Episode 20: How To Embrace Criticism As A Leader | with Brené Brown
Criticism as a leader is going to happen, but how do we embrace that criticism and use it to our advantage. Brené Brown is a world-leading expert in the areas of criticism and understanding emotions.From this video, you will learn:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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18:54
Episode 19: Creating minimal viable habits
Creating minimal viable habits is one-way high performer achieve success. James Clear is a leading author on the topic of creating habits for success. In this podcast will learn about James's 5 areas1. Compound ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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19:46
Episode 18: Developing your communication skills and USP
Developing your communication skills and USP over the last year has been a challenge. Communication during COVID has been both positive and negative, we have been able to reach more people, but we have needed to spend time developing new commun...
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Episode 18
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23:27
Episode 17: Benefits of mindful movements with SwissQiGong
Benefits of mindful movements with Qi GongWhat are the benefits of mindful movements? Qi gong is a great practice that uses mindful movements. In this podcast, we talk to Sibylle Zumstein about her journey what a high-stres...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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19:59
Episode 16: How do professional rugby players train and eat - Max LaHiff Part 2
How do professional rugby player train and eat?This is our second chat with professional rugby player Max Lahiff. Max is heading into his second season with Bristol Bears.We talking aboutRopingHis dietHeat exposu...
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Episode 16
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26:05
Episode 15: How To Build And Sustain Excellence
Building and sustaining excellence is a massive area of discussion for business leaders and coaches. Building individual or team excellence is vital to success but also sustaining that excellence.Daniel Pink is an author on this subject...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:42
Episode 14: Life Of A Professional Athlete - Max Lahiff Part 1
In this episode, we sat down with Max Lahiff currently playing with the Bristol Bears to discuss his cooking, training, breathwork and mindset and recovery.You can check out Max's IG page here.https://www.instagram.com/lahiffmax...
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16:36
Episode 13: Group Flow Triggers | What Successful Teams Do
Group flow triggers are important triggers that successful teams do to reach peak performance. In this video, I discuss the ten group flow triggers to help individuals and teams reach this state.10 Things To Encourage Group Flow...
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Episode 12: How To Design Your Own Training Programme
How do you design your own training plan? Designing a training plan takes time but can have huge benefits. In this video, we break how to plan your own training.It all starts by asking the right questions.How many sessio...
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Episode 12
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15:57
Episode 11: How And When To Be Proactive Vs Reactive
Proactive and reactive thinking can have a significant difference in the outcome. There is a massive difference between being how and when to be proactive and reactive. Thanks for listening.Please subscribe to the channel, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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14:15